Flying With a Portable Oxygen Concentrator on Alaska Air

Flying With a Portable Oxygen Concentrator on Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines has its own simple set of requirements for use of portable oxygen concentrators in flight. These requirements exist because Alaska Air, just like us at American Medical, want to make sure your flight goes smoothly with your portable oxygen concentrator, and your oxygen needs are met.

Safety and making you get the oxygen you need at all times is a top priority. Here are things you will need to do to fly with Alaska Air while using your portable oxygen concentrator.

First, you will need a portable oxygen concentrator that is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the “Approved by the FAA” sticker is on your portable oxygen concentrator. Alaska Airlines allows all FAA-approved models onboard their flights.

The ones that are not approved by Alaska Airlines are allowed on board, but cannot be used on the airplane. Not all FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrators must be approved by the airline itself – they can still choose which ones are allowed, and which ones are not.

Here is a list of the portable oxygen concentrators that are approved by Alaska Airlines:

  • AirSep FreeStyle
  • AirSep FreeStyle 5
  • AirSep Focus
  • Caire FreeStyle Comfort
  • Devilbiss iGO
  • Devilbiss iGO2
  • Drive Oxus
  • Inogen One G2
  • Inogen One G3
  • Inogen One G4
  • Inogen One G5
  • LifeChoice Activox
  • Invacare Platinum Mobile
  • Invacare SOLO2
  • Invacare XPO2
  • Precision Medical EasyPulse
  • Precision Medical EasyPulse 3
  • Oxlife Independence
  • Oxlife Freedom
  • ResMed Mobi
  • Respironics EverGo
  • Respironics SimplyGo
  • Respironics SimplyGo Mini
  • SeQual Eclipse 3
  • SeQual Eclipse 5
  • SeQual eQuinox
  • Zen-O
  • Zen-O Lite

You will also need to have your doctor fill out the physician’s consent form, which you will need to present the day you board your flight and have with you during the entire journey. You can use this form on any Alaska Airlines flight in the future, as long as your condition has not changed. Your doctor will need to fill this out on official letterhead, and answer the key questions:

That you know how to operate the POC and you know what the alarms mean, at which phases during the flight you will be using it, and the maximum flow rate corresponding to the pressure in the cabin, which is pressurized at an altitude of 8,000 feet.

You’ll also be required to bring along an extra battery, besides the already-charged up batteries that you will need during the flight. This will cover you in case of delays or emergencies. It’s important to make sure your batteries are fully charged and packed safely, to make sure the terminals aren’t touching anything metal. You won’t have access to any outlets during the flight.

You will also need to have your doctor fill out a physician’s statement. Download the Alaskan Airlines Portable Oxygen Physician Statement.

Flying With a Portable Oxygen Concentrator on Alaskan Air

Date Modified: Dec 12, 2021
Date Published: July 8, 2014

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Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more.

Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

About Scott Ridl:

Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more. Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

8 thoughts on “Flying With a Portable Oxygen Concentrator on Alaska Airlines

    • The type of power on an aircraft is AC power. Please note that not all aircraft will have an outlet at your seat. If you are lucky enough to have power at your seat please feel free to plug in your unit. At a minimum this will run your unit and not deplete the battery life. We also strongly suggest the you call the airlines and makes sure you are bringing the required amount of battery life for your flight time as well as any required paperwork.

  1. Can my Father take his:”Phillips Respironics Simply Go” on Alaskan Airlines & his “Inogen 1”.
    He has before on a few trips from Bellingham, WA to Mexico & back but was questioned once so we would like this in writing please with a “YES” or “NO”. My Parents travel alot w/ AA & enjoy very much. Thank you!

    • Because airline policies change and requirements are different we recommend that you contact the air directly with your question. They can also supply you with any necessary paperwork that you would need for travel.

    • Checked baggage should be fine. FAA-approval allows Inogen G3 to be used in the cabin when you meet other airline requirements.

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